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Industrial manufacturing robotics provider Tormach recently presented its 2024 Instructor of the Year award to Danielle Ward, a teacher at Hilldale High School in Muskogee, Okla. The award was presented at the Annual Leadership Summit for the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) at Gateway Technical College. This award recognizes Ward’s outstanding contributions to STEM education, including her innovative approach and passion for hands-on learning. Bringing robotics into the classroom Ward’s journey to becoming an award-winning STEM educator was an unexpected one but is a testament to the power of following one’s passion and the impact of dedicated teaching. “My…
Seegrid, a Pittsburgh-based provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for pallet material handling, announced the closure of its $50M Series D investment round, funded by existing lead investors Giant Eagle Incorporated and G2 Venture Partners, as well as smaller investments from other existing shareholders. The investment, according to the company allows Seegrid to accelerate its autonomous lift truck market initiatives, which are currently generating more growth than expected. Seegrid takes major steps in AMR, lift truck production Research firm Interact Analysis projected that mobile robot spending will reach nearly $3.5B by 2027. “We are thrilled to have secured this additional…
Leading organic vegetable freezing company Westhof BIO has significantly enhanced its storage capacity and operational efficiency with the implementation of Movu atlas pallet shuttles and a stow Racking silo. They combine to provide an automated system that can handle over 5,000 pallets of organic vegetables at -24°C (-11.2° F), ensuring reliable and efficient storage and retrieval processes year-round. The system achieves a throughput of 60 storage and retrieval operations per hour, meeting Westhof BIO’s goal of optimizing production and warehouse processes and delivering high-quality organic vegetables while making the best use of resources and reducing environmental impact. Germany's leading freezer,…
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) will host its third Global Artificial Intelligence (GAIN) Summit Sept. 10-12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together AI researchers and policymakers from around the world. SDAIA said GAIN 2024 will explore themes such as generative AI, AI in urban life, and the ethical governance of AI, aiming to provide a comprehensive discussion on the technology's impact on society, business, and government. Set to take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, the event will have over 300 speakers from over 100 countries, including AI specialists from around the world who…
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In celebration of its longtime role as an innovator and a partner in enhancing productivity and workplace safety, Rethink Robotics will return to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 with a major company relaunch and rebranding. With a fresh identity and renewed vision, Rethink Robotics said it continues to push the boundaries of innovation, seamlessly integrating advanced robotics into the workplace. The IMTS trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Rethink Robotics will be located in North Building, Level 3, Booth 236203. The company will reveal more details about its relaunch during a…
Time is running out to take advatage of the early bird pricing feature for the 2024 NextGen Supply Chain Conference. Registrants can access the special pricing deal until Friday, Sept. 6 before the full price kicks in following that date. The conference, which will be held at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel from Oct. 21-23, is produced by Peerless Media and Robotics24/7’s sister brand, Supply Chain Management Review. To take advantage of the discounted pricing, click here: https://ngsc.regfox.com/nextgen-supply-chain-conference-2024.
ProGlove, a Munich-based producer of wearable scanners for innovating human-centered productivity, has appointed Charles Jackson to the Head of North America role to execute on the company’s growth strategy in the North American market. Jackson was selected to run the North American market due to his deep sector expertise and proven track record in driving strategic market development. In his new role, he will lead the charge in expanding ProGlove’s North American footprint, with a focus on commercializing ProGlove’s data capabilities and a roadmap to drive customer productivity, safety and health use cases. ProGlove looks to expand presence in Americas…
Pittsburgh-based Gather AI, a provider of autonomous drone AI software for warehouse and supply chain visibility, recently hired Larisa Summers as its new head of marketing. Summers aims to further accelerate Gather AI’s growth momentum by contributing her over 10 years of supply chain and over 20 years marketing experience. She will highlight impact stories from Gather AI customers, accelerate the brand as the company deepens market penetration, and introduce new automation and inventory visibility analytics systems to the supply chain market. Summers brings experience from startups turned Fortune 500s Prior to Gather AI, Summers served as chief marketing officer…
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Serve Robotics, a California-based autonomous sidewalk delivery company, and Shake Shack announced a partnership to deliver Shake Shack using Serve's autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats. Customers who order from select Shake Shack restaurants in Los Angeles through Uber Eats may receive their order via Serve's autonomous robots. The partnership marks another step forward in the expansion of sidewalk robots on Uber Eats, which has been offering Serve's autonomous deliveries in Los Angeles since 2022. Serve Robotics, Shake Shack leaders excited about partnership The partnership is the latest in a line of moves from Serve Robotics with restaurants and delivery…
Integrated Systems Design (ISD) announced the release of its Warehouse Control System (WCS) software for the UltraStore mid-load Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) and the entire warehouse. This new software, according to ISD, represents a significant leap forward in inventory management technology, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for warehouse operations. UltraStore evolves with customer needs The UltraStore WCS is a comprehensive inventory management offering that provides users with complete control over their warehouse inventory. Its interface ensures ease of navigation, reduced training time and operation, making it accessible to users of all technical levels. The UltraStore WCS software provides…